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nutrient, nutritive element
Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life.
Usage: 栄養素 is a general term for any nutritive substance in food.
Major nutrient categories
- 炭水化物 - carbohydrates
- たんぱく質/タンパク質 - proteins
- 脂質 - lipids/fats
- ビタミン - vitamins
- ミネラル - minerals
- 食物繊維 - dietary fiber
Common collocations
- 栄養素を摂取する (to intake nutrients)
- 栄養素が豊富 (rich in nutrients)
- 必須栄養素 (essential nutrients)
- 三大栄養素 (the three major nutrients: carbs, proteins, fats)
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炭水化物 (carbohydrate)
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栄養 (nutrition)
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栄養士 (nutritionist)
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栄養不足 (nutritional deficiency)
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ミネラル (mineral)
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脂肪酸 (fatty acid)
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栄養分 (nutrients)